The National Dream / The Last Spike [Paperback]

Pierre Berton (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 511 pages
• Publisher: McClelland and Stewart (1974)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0771013329
• ISBN-13: 978-0771013324
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.3 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,765,921 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Canadian historical and popular classic, January 28, 2000

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This review is from: The National Dream / The Last Spike (Paperback)

Pierre Berton's two volume history of the building of the Canadian railway is a tour-de-force. It is not only history but a narrative filled with colourful characters from the early days of Canadian Confederation. The politicians, the builders, the labourers, the surveyors, the boom towns and native unrest, it is a rich depiction of the building of the railroad. This is not strictly of interest to Canadians, it is of interest to all who enjoy such topics as the 19th century, the settlement of the west, and the social conditions and the mindset of the 1870's and 1880's. Highly recommended, it stands up well almost 30 years after print. Also highly recommended by Pierre Berton, My Country, Vimy and The Arctic Grail